Murder charges filed in Payton Benson’s death

Four men face additional charges in connection to the murder of 6 year old Payton Benson on January 15th. All four were taken into custody after security video and witnesses reported to police that a stolen jeep was seen speeding from the area.

Police believe 20 year old Vincent Hicks fired the shot that struck and killed Payton. She was inside her home at the time. Hicks is now charged with 1st degree murder, criminal conspiracy, use of a weapon to commit a felony, discharging a firearm at an occupied dwelling and use of a weapon to commit a felony.

Vincent Hicks

Adonus Moses

18 year old Jaylen Montgomery was booked for discharging a firearm at an occupied dwelling, use of a weapon to commit a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person (felon in possession).

Jacob Brown was booked for discharging a firearm at an occupied dwelling and use of a firearm to commit a felony.